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Fri Sep-16-05 12:24 PM
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I need prayers and good thoughts... |
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the doctor just called my best friend...they think my 16 year old niece may have a pituitary tumor. They are gonna do an MRI on Monday. We can use all the positive vibes y'all have got.
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Fri Sep-16-05 12:25 PM
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Edited on Fri Sep-16-05 12:25 PM by billyskank
positive vibes
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Fri Sep-16-05 12:26 PM
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Fri Sep-16-05 12:32 PM
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3. I hope all is well with her. She's a good kid. |
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Fri Sep-16-05 12:35 PM
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a wonderful kid. And she's gonna be fine...she just has to be. :hug:
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Fri Sep-16-05 12:34 PM
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4. According to this general source, they are usually curable. |
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www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/pituitary_tumors/pituitary_tumors.htm
I knew someone who was cured by surgery. The article says the tumors are in the "center of the brain"--scary! But the surgeon got it by going through the roof of the mouth, causing minimal brain damage.
Good thoughts from me.
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Fri Sep-16-05 12:36 PM
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for the link and the good thoughts.
Her grandfather had a pituitary tumor years ago and had surgery and was fine. So we're crossing our fingers and hoping for the best.
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Fri Sep-16-05 12:35 PM
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5. adding my best wishes and good thoughts. |
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Fri Sep-16-05 12:38 PM
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:14 PM
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here's an afternoon KICK!!
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:15 PM
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I was starting to feel saddened but not surprised to see this drop. :hug:
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:18 PM
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11. sending prayers and good thoughts |
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:18 PM
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12. My thoughts are with you. |
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:21 PM
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:19 PM
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Your niece and you will be in my thoughts. :hug:
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:20 PM
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there is so much complicated medical history in her family and it's all scary and I can't fathom anything so serious being wrong with her so young...but I'm still scared. Thanks for the thoughts. :hug:
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:20 PM
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16. From someone who has been under the knife more times than |
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I care to say....
Peace be with you!
And warm thoughts to your niece....
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:22 PM
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I really needed this reminder today that when the chips are down...DUers are great people. :)
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:22 PM
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19. What the hell... I'm here... |
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another for good measure. :hug:
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:23 PM
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I'm touched that you came out for me. Thanks for the support. :hug:
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:23 PM
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22. My friend just had one.... |
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Believe it or not, they are very common. In fact I read that judging by people who died of other causes and were autopsied, up to 1/5 of the population could have an undiscovered asymptomatic pituitary tumor. They are almost ALWAYS benign, and the only reason to treat them is if they are secreting hormones that are affecting the patient or if they grow too much and put pressure on the nerves/tissue around them. Sometimes they can be treated with drugs, other times with surgery. The surgery is highly effective and safe. They go in through the nose/mouth, so there is no scarring. My friend was also able to get her deviated septum fixed while under, and she is doing just fine now. I know tumors are scary, and anything in/near the brain is scary, but don't worry too much, because chances are good that she'll be fine.
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:26 PM
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thanks for all the good info. I will pass it along to my best friend so maybe she won't worry quite so much. :hug:
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:29 PM
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30. You're quite welcome... I know how you feel... |
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I was terrified when I found out about my friend's tumor. She's only 26, and had just gotten engaged the day before she found out. I was in tears at work the next day, so I went on a research binge to ease my concern, and felt better. She just had her surgery a few weeks ago, and everything I read turned out to be accurate per her situation.
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:25 PM
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23. Good thoughts for you and your family |
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:hug:
I hope everything turns out ok.
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:27 PM
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I'm starting to be really glad I posted this. DUers ROCK! :)
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:25 PM
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24. You know you've got 'em from me, sweetie. |
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:29 PM
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This has been a crazy week and this is not what any of us needed...but we're gonna get through it. Thanks for being so wonderful. :hug:
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:28 PM
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28. Good thoughts coming your way |
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I hope it goes well.
My brother is experiencing symptoms of probable MS right now... so I can relate to family health issues.
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:30 PM
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I didn't want to mention it on top of everything else...but the kiddo's grandmother and momma both have MS and they think she may be in teh very very early stages of it herself. So we've got that worry in the backs of our minds on top of this.
I hope your brother turns out to be ok. :hug:
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:34 PM
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:29 PM
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31. Sending good thoughts to you |
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Please let us know what the MRI shows.
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:31 PM
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33. I'll keep everyone posted... |
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thanks for the support. :hug:
On an unrelated note, I have a question. Does your username come from Ernest T. Bass on the Andy Griffith Show?
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:38 PM
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35. I ask that the Universe send healing energy to your niece... |
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and loving vibrations to those who love her to help them to find the strength to deal with this situation and give her the support that she needs. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)
:hug:
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:52 PM
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so very much for the lovely sentiment. :hug:
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:53 PM
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37. Good vibes and good thoughts |
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everything is gonna be ok :hug:
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:58 PM
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I sure hope you're right :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Fri Sep-16-05 01:58 PM
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39. good thoughts coming at ya, VelmaD, and your niece, friends, & family |
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Fri Sep-16-05 02:09 PM
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The wonderful positive vibe I keep getting from everyone helps more than I can say. :)
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Fri Sep-16-05 02:00 PM
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40. My prayers are with you. |
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I hope all turns out for the best.
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Fri Sep-16-05 02:10 PM
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I appreciate the well wishes. :)
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Fri Sep-16-05 03:16 PM
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I'm holding onto the good thoughts for your niece and you and your whole family...
Hope the news is good, and that she has a FULL recovery....
It is a scary time...we've got your back......
:grouphug:
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Fri Sep-16-05 03:18 PM
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44. Wow, I am sorry to hear that |
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I hope the tumor will be benign. I will light a candle on my altar in her honor.
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Fri Sep-16-05 03:18 PM
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Sending good vibes her way. I hope everything turns out okay. :hug:
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